Top 10 Best Bureau County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,245 students in Bureau County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bureau County, IL are Behavior Disorder Program Coop, Dalzell Grade School and Neponset Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bureau County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Bureau County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bureau County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Behavior Disorder Program Coop
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Dalzell Grade School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Chestnut St
Dalzell, IL 61320
(815) 663-8821
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
Rank: #33.
Neponset Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 W Main St
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Rank: #44.
Ohio Com Cons Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 478
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Rank: #55.
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 326
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-2121
Grades: 3-8
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
La Moille Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 S Main St
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2018
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Rank: #77.
Malden Grade School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 216
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Rank: #88.
Logan Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 W Central Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-6415
Grades: 5-8
| 436 students
Rank: #99.
Ladd Comm Cons School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
232 E Cleveland St
Ladd, IL 61329
(815) 894-2363
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Rank: #1010.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
999 N Strong Ave
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4601
Grades: PK-8
| 619 students
Rank: #1111.
Depue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 800
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bureau County, IL

Bureau County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
409 W Maple St
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-3101
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
109 W 4th St
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
306 East St
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 454-2503
Grades: 3-5
| 120 students
Po Box 277
Buda, IL 61314
(309) 895-2037
Grades: 3-8
| 225 students
314 S Main St
Cherry, IL 61317
(815) 894-2777
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
100 North St
Bureau, IL 61315
(815) 659-3191
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
501 E Erie St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 663-5631
Grades: PK-1
| 211 students
201 West Main St
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Grades: PK
| 12 students
109 W 4th Street
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 7
Van Orin, IL 61374
(815) 638-3141
Grades: K-3
| 61 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bureau County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bureau County, IL include Behavior Disorder Program Coop, Dalzell Grade School and Neponset Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bureau County, IL?
11 public middle schools are located in Bureau County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Bureau County, IL?
Bureau County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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